Book of Shadows – 4****

Shadow Puppetry has been an art form since you could throw shadow puppets on a cave wall, but it isn’t one that gets too much of a look in at the Edinburgh Fringe. Fortunately, a perennial exception to that … Read More

Mothman: A Romance Musical – 5*****

So, all Fringe long people have been asking me what my favourite show has been. And I didn’t have an answer because there’s so much to like about so many different shows. And then I saw Mothman: A Romance … Read More

Tom Neenan: Portrait of a Tom as a Young Neenan – 5*****

During the many lockdowns of 2020 writer and performer Tom Neenan started painting portraits, a hobby that soon became a side hustle for him. In 2024 he was commissioned to paint a portrait of 86-year-old Yorkshireman Lionel but rather than … Read More

CADET KELLY IS THE BEST MOVIE I’VE EVER SEEN IN MY FRIGGIN LIFE – 4****

Are you aware of relatively low-effort Disney Channel TV movie Cadet Kelly (2002) starring Hillary Duff? Well, Ben McCarthy is and he has opinions. Strong opinions, as you might be able to gather from the screaming title of the show. … Read More

Will & Noah: Dinner Dinner Chicken Winner – 4****

I always like a themed sketch show as a little constraint can lead to a lot of inspiration in how you approach the subject and that’s certainly the case in Will & Noah: Dinner Dinner Chicken Winner a show all … Read More

The Ghost of White Hart Lane – Bruised Sky Productions 4****

John White was one of the most gifted Scottish footballers of the 1960s, a key member of Tottenham Hotspur’s great double-winning side before his life was tragically cut short by a lightning strike in 1964. He was just 27. The … Read More

Geoff Norcott – Basic Bloke 2-There’s No Bloke Without Fire – 4.5****

Geoff Norcott never fails to deliver and his latest offering, “Basic Bloke 2” is no different, it’s an extremely good, top notch show. He has a knack of absolutely hitting the nail on the head every time, with his tales … Read More

Sophies Surprise 29th – 5*****

This might well be your last chance to see this absolutely amazing show in it’s current format. “Sophies Surprise 29th” is an absolute cracker of a show, it just gets better and better every year.

New cast members bring even … Read More

Killian Sundermann: Killian Dollar Baby 3***

Killian is a young Irish comedian who I have never seen before but I find Irish storytelling entertaining so was looking forward to this show. He certainly has the stamina to perform for a whole hour, who tries to keep … Read More

Apparently Ugly: A Stepsister Story – 4****

What a clever premise; What happened before Dorothy walked down that yellow brick road? Wait, no, not that one. What happens when Cinderella is off enjoying her happily-ever-after? Well, those evil stepsisters are still around, and it turns out they … Read More